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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.39, 663.69 and 305.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.39, 663.69 and 305.63 is: 457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.39 : 663.69 = 305.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.39/663.69 = 305.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.39x = 663.69 × 305.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.39x = 202,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,843.57/443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.48

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